Indian Lake Campground
Indian Lake Campground is located on the 34-acre Indian Lake. The lake is surrounded by national forest, except a few small private ownerships on the northwest and southeast sides of the lake. The lake has clear water and a sandy bottom, and is popular for fishing. A boat launch provides both motorized and nonmotorized boating access to visitors. The lake is shallow and is characterized by reeds around the edges. The lake at its deepest is 10 feet.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to October 31 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.6718° N, 85.8223° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 17.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 32.7 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.3 miLoda Lake Spur0.08 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.3 miLoda Lake Wildflower Trail1.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.3 miBirch Grove Trail ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking
- 2.5 miMcCt - 7 Mile ATV Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3.7 miBirch Grove Trl Diamondlk Spurunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Indian Lake Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Indian Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 1 to October 31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Indian Lake Campground have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Indian Lake Campground?
Indian Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Indian Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Shelley Lake Campground (2.9 mi, first-come), Benton Lake Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), and Minnie Pond Campground (4.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby